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If it wasn't for poetry

For Contest: Silent One If it wasn't for poetry, I may not be breathing Each breath, each word written, started as a child Bringing the gift of comfort in the escape onto paper! All in my solitude of survival through trauma... I stepped forward, pouring out the pain, inspired by music The melodies danced with my pen and I was free, oh so free! I could go anywhere, feel anything, show everything Through the years, the volumes of writing grew with me If it wasn't for poetry, I wouldn't be all of who I am My soul is unveiled to live this beautiful life, I am forever grateful! Now, I continue to write with God's gift, that no-one can steal! There have been many thieves in life, but all this is untouchable! Heidi Sands 12/4/23 Placed 1st with others in the contest, If it wasn't for poetry.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/6/2023 7:57:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your beautiful write again. Have a wonderful day with your win...............

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/6/2023 10:14:00 AM

So nice of you Paula! Thank you, my friend. I hope you enjoy today :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/5/2023 7:28:00 PM

Powerful opening and closing lines cocooning the vibrant essence of your soul, as it is empowered by poetry and “melodies danced with my pen and I was free, oh so free”. Warmest congratulations on your win and hope you are fully recovered now.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/6/2023 5:38:00 AM

Thank you so much for the kind feedback and taking the time to read this. I have issues to contend with still, but I am doing much better and can walk again without the cane. I hope you have a nice day :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/5/2023 9:58:00 AM

- Congratulations on your first place in the "If it wasn't for poetry" poetry contest, Heidi :) - Poetry soup the magical world of poems ... a journey through soul and heart :) - hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2023 10:47:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. Hugs :)

Silent One

Date: 12/5/2023 8:34:00 AM

So glad poetry helps you to breath.. Thank you for taking part in the contest and congratulations on your first place.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2023 9:04:00 AM

Thank you very much Silent One. I enjoyed your contest. It was inspiring :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/5/2023 7:36:00 AM

A beautiful write. Love It... Yes from God. Have a great/blessed day writing away................

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2023 9:03:00 AM

Thank you Paula.i hope you have a beautiful day :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/5/2023 6:04:00 AM

A lovely ode to poetry, Heidi. The melodies danced with my pen and I was free, oh so free!--a beautiful expression of the effect poetry has. Well done my friend.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2023 6:08:00 AM

Thank you very much Vijay ! :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/4/2023 8:22:00 PM

Amen, sister! Hope you are feeling better. Blessings, Gershon

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2023 4:37:00 AM

Thank you Gershon! I am feeling better and able to walk now without cane. I hope all is well. Blessings! :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/4/2023 3:51:00 PM

what a heartfelt and touching poem, Heidi! I truly felt how your pen helped to free you by allowing to pour out your pain. I think that's true of many of us. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/4/2023 4:32:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara. I appreciate your kindness and support. Hugs :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/4/2023 2:47:00 PM

Heidi, your poem is an inspiration to all poets. Keep writing.

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/4/2023 4:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Jerry. I will. I hope you have a nice evening :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/4/2023 12:41:00 PM

Heidi, your words and inspiring and very true! What lovely lines, scripted for the heart! Yes, no one can steal our poetry from us! Happy Monday xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 12/4/2023 12:48:00 PM

Hi Mike. So nice to see your kind comment. Thank you! Happy Monday :)